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Japan will become a more formidable military power

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JAPAN

Two changes have attracted particular attention: a massive increase in defence spending and the acquisition of 'counterstrike' capability -- the ability to hit enemy launch sites…

Abe takes on farming lobby, paving way for TPP

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JAPAN

Reforms to Japan's agricultural sector and their impact on trade policy.

Populism could affect Philippines economic policy

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PHILIPPINES

Duterte wants to amend the constitution for various reasons, one being to aid foreign investment to further economic development. Comments by Duterte on November 23 also suggest…

Pandemic will power push for digitalisation in Japan

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JAPAN

Motivating the new initiatives were delays and snags in delivering cash handouts to families and firms at the height of the coronavirus crisis. Online applications ran into…

WTO may emerge fitter for purpose from its perils

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INTERNATIONAL

The WTO has long failed to repeat in agricultural and services trade its success in lowering barriers to goods trade, has had its global rules weakened by the proliferation of…

Defence legislation realises Abe's goals

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JAPAN

Forthcoming security legislation in Japan.

Taro Kono could be Japan’s next prime minister

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JAPAN

He has held high-profile posts since 2015, as minister for foreign affairs and then defence during Shinzo Abe's administration. He now oversees Prime Minister Yoshihide Suga’s…

New Myanmar leaders bring policy and diplomacy risks

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MYANMAR

This proposed consolidation follows another key chapter in Myanmar's power transition: the March 15 presidential vote.

Prospects for India in 2022

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PROSPECTS 2022

Meanwhile, GDP is projected by the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) to grow by 9.5% in the fiscal year ending March, rebounding from its 7.3% contraction in 2020/21. Economic goals…

Labour reform will unlock Japan's growth potential

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JAPAN

The Abe government's economic policy.